NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2017
In early 2017, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.
Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge
Object Number:
INV.7339[dup]
Date:
1891
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
overall: 4 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.
Description:
Metal badge suspended from bar with pin-back; upper rectangular bar depicts two leaves; 5 point star depicts a woman, soliders, children and two American flags at center; reverse depicts various symbols and an American shield at center; bar and badge connected by an American flag ribbon.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
